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Assisted Living Communities in Buckhead, GA
Buckhead serves as an uptown district of Atlanta and promotes access to long-term care...
services through assisted living facilities within the community and nearby. Local facilities charge around $4,620 per month in 2024, which runs several hundred dollars above the state norm of $4,120 and about $730 below the national median.
In this directory, we list 92 reviews reviews from assisted living residents and visitors in Buckhead, offering you numerous perspectives of local options. Overall, reviewers rate local facilities at 3.8 out of 5 stars stars.
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Kathy
3.0
Review of The Oconee House Senior Living
We toured The Oconee House Senior Living. All the people there were very nice. They were extremely nice on the phone and in person. All we did was go look at the rooms. We walked through the common...
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Reviewer12162019
5.0
Review of The Oconee House Senior Living
Oconee House Senior Living was very quiet, the interior looked like that of a group home. Their staff was very nice, I saw the dining area and it looked nice. The staff is doing a good job and the...
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Lea
3.0
Review of The Oconee House Senior Living
The rooms in Oconee House are a bit small, and residents have to share bathrooms, so we didn't like that. They have a door that leads to a back porch or deck, but they told us they didn't want...
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The Cost of Assisted Living in Buckhead, GA and Nearby Cities
According to the 2024 Genworth Cost of Care Survey, assisted living costs in Buckhead come in at around $4,620 per month. This rate surpasses the state norm by $500 and exceeds costs in nearby communities. For example, in Athens and Rome, respective fees hover near $3,500 and $4,215. However, local rates are affordable compared to Augusta, where fees come in at approximately $4,748.
Buckhead
$4,620
Georgia
$4,120
The United States
$5,350
Gainesville
$4,695
Athens
$3,500
Augusta
$4,748
Rome
$4,215
Paying for Assisted Living in Buckhead, GA
Financial Assistance for Assisted Living in Buckhead
Two key state programs provide Medicaid-eligible seniors help with the cost of care: Service Options Using Resources in a Community Environment (SOURCE) and the Community Care Services Program (CCSP). The former provides assistance with intermediate-level nursing care in an assisted living environment, while the latter provides financial assistance for a lower level of care.
Learn more about these programs, plus who’s eligible, on our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
More Ways to Pay for Assisted Living
While many families use their own funds or personal assets to pay for assisted living, there are plenty of additional options to cover these costs. Some additional ways to finance assisted living costs include:
- Veterans Benefits
- Life Insurance Policy
- Long-Term Care Insurance
- Reverse Mortgage
For more information about different ways to finance assisted living, visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page.
The Cost of Other Types of Senior Living in Buckhead, GA
Assisted living communities in Buckhead set a baseline rate of around $4,620. Although this rate surpasses adult day health care costs of roughly $1,950, other senior care solutions cost less. For example, agencies charge approximately $5,053 for in-home care and about $5,815 for home health care, and nursing home residents pay around $8,213 for shared living units.
In-Home Care
$5,053
Home Health Care
$5,815
Adult Day Health Care
$1,950
Assisted Living Facility
$4,620
Nursing Home Facility (semiprivate room)
$8,213
Note: Since data for Buckhead is unavailable, we used data for the nearest city, Atlanta, instead.
Free Assisted Living Resources in Buckhead
There are many resources available to seniors residing in Buckhead and Fulton County. The following examples can support seniors in dispute with their residential care providers, help them find free good-quality medical equipment and point them towards medical facilities catering to veterans and their families.
| Resource | Contact | Service |
|---|---|---|
| Atlanta VA Clinic | (404) 321-6111 | The Atlanta VA Clinic is part of the Atlanta VA Health System, which provides comprehensive medical services for U.S. military veterans and their families. The clinic's services include the Empower Veterans Program, which helps vets dealing with chronic pain. Seniors requiring medical support not provided at the clinic are referred to other clinics within the Atlanta VA Health System. |
| Long-Term Care Ombudsman | (404) 627-1057 | The Long-Term Care Ombudsman defends the rights of seniors living in residential care communities, investigates complaints regarding senior care and educates residents about their rights. All of the ombudsman's services are free of charge. This includes providing copies of inspection reports to seniors looking for the best facility in Buckhead for their long-term care needs. |
| disABILITY LINK | (404) 687-8890 | disABILITY LINK is a charity based in Tucker that supplies good-quality medical equipment to seniors free of charge, including wheelchairs, crutches and walkers. It also provides equipment that supports seniors who would otherwise struggle to use technology, such as amplified phones, large-print keyboards and portable listening devices. If disABILITY LINK doesn't have the required device in its inventory, it refers the senior to other local nonprofits who may be able to assist. |
| Empowerline | (4040) 463-3333 | Empowerline is the Area Agency on Aging for Greater Atlanta. Its purpose is to connect seniors to free and subsidized services in the region, which currently stands at around 26,000 providers. The agency can help seniors who need clerical assistance, such as benefits advisors, and legal support, including attorneys who can work for free. It can refer seniors to public paratransit services and introduce them to the nearest senior center. Seniors ready to begin comparing assisted living communities within Fulton County can also contact Empowerline to get a detailed list of the county's various communities and some information about their services and fees. |
Assisted Living Laws and Regulations in Buckhead
Buckhead-area assisted living communities must adhere to the comprehensive set of state laws and regulations that all assisted living communities in Georgia are required to follow. Visit our Assisted Living in Georgia page for more information about these laws.
